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George Washington's Socks by Elvira Woodruff

George Washington's Socks

Elvira Woodruff

Scholastic Inc. · Print & ebook · February 1, 1993

A Historical Fiction pick for readers exploring George Washington's Socks.

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Who it’s for
A time-slip adventure brings Revolutionary history—and the costs of war—within a young reader’s reach.
Themes
The American Revolution, The realities and costs of war, Freedom
Genres
Colonial & Revolutionary U.S., Time Travel Fiction, Wars & Military History

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About this book

A historic time-travel Revolutionary War adventure! Exciting companion to George Washington's Spy! A mysterious rowboat transports five adventurous kids back in time to the eve of the Battle at Trenton where they experience the American Revolution.

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Through encounters with Hessian soldiers, revolutionaries, and even George Washington himself, Matthew, Quentin, Hooter, Tony, and Katie watch history unfold before their eyes as they see first-hand, the grim realities of war and the cost of freedom.

History Up Close

A time-slip adventure brings Revolutionary history—and the costs of war—within a young reader’s reach.

Come here for

  • Kids swept back to the eve of the Battle of Trenton
  • A firsthand encounter with Revolutionary history

Expect

  • Adventure alongside the grim realities of war

Where it sits

Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.93%
Time Travel Fiction86%
Wars & Military History80%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.
  • U.S. Stories
  • Magic & Fantasy
Authors
Elvira Woodruff
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
February 1, 1993
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
The American Revolution · The realities and costs of war · Freedom
Reading lane
Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.